Basic logistics structures Five basic manufacturing and logistics structures
{"Image DocumentName": "Basic logistics structures", "Image ImageDescription": "Five basic manufacturing and logistics structures. Making and sending to stock (MSS) Products are manufactured and distributed to distribution points which are dispersed and located close to the customer. E.g. sweets, foods, beverages. Making to (central) stock (MTS) Finished products are kept in stock at the end of the production process and are from there shipped to geographically dispersed customers. E.g. dairy products. Assembly to order (ATO) Only systems elements, modules or subassemblies are in stock at the manufacturing center, whereas final assembly takes place based on a specific customer order. E.g. cars, computers. Making to order (MTO) Only raw materials and components are kept in stock. Every customer is a specific project. E.g. beer and lemonade cans, basic construction materials. Engineering and making to order (ETO) No stock at all. The purchase and order of materials takes place based on the specific customer order. E.g. construction companies and shipyards.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}